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September 3, 2026
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Japan Eyes Hypersonic Missiles for Underwater Launch Platforms

Japan is exploring a new class of hypersonic guided missiles (HGM) designed for launch from platforms operating beneath the sea. The proposal was outlined in a budget request document...

Palantir Secures US Army Contract for Eight TITAN Targeting Stations

The US Army has awarded Palantir USG a contract to manufacture and deliver eight Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) ground stations, advancing the program from the prototype stage...

Serco to Upgrade UK Missile-Warning Radar With New Space-Tracking System

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Serco a five-year contract to continue operating and maintaining the country’s long-range ballistic missile-warning radar at RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire. Under...

September 3, 2026
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US Army Demonstrates Black Hawk Launch of Altius Strike Drones

The US Army is exploring new capabilities for the H-60M Black Hawk by integrating next-generation unmanned systems. According to footage released by Anduril Industries, the helicopter launched several Altius-700M...

September 3, 2026
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Taiwan Allocates $1.7B for Locally Built Cheetah Armored Vehicles

The Republic of China Army has allocated NT$57.07 billion ($1.7 billion) in its 2027 defense budget to procure 178 domestically produced Cheetah 105mm wheeled armored vehicles. The acquisition is...

September 3, 2026
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Brazil Orders First Seven Serial-Production Centauro II 8×8 Vehicles

Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium, has signed an initial serial-production contract with the Brazilian Army for seven Centauro II 8×8 wheeled tank destroyers equipped with 120mm smoothbore cannons. The...

September 2, 2026
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Sweden to Establish New Luleå-Class Combat Fleet With $4.8B French FDI Frigates

Sweden has signed an agreement worth approximately 47 billion Swedish kronor ($4.8 billion) with France’s state-owned shipbuilder Naval Group to procure four Frégate de Défense et d’Intervention (FDI) frigates....

September 2, 2026
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German Navy Conducts Trials of Israeli 430-Km Naval Lora Ballistic Missile

The German Navy has completed two operational firing trials of Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Naval Lora ballistic missile, marking a significant step toward its potential acquisition. If inducted, the...

September 2, 2026
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US Navy Certifies Rolls-Royce Engines for Tactical Unmanned Surface Vessels

The US Navy has certified Rolls-Royce’s mtu Series 4000 and Series 2000 marine engines for tactical unmanned surface vessel (USV) applications. The certification enables the propulsion systems to support...

September 2, 2026
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Germany Unveils SCILT Naval Active Counter-Drone System for Close-Range Defense

Germany has unveiled the “SCILT Naval” active counter-drone system, designed to provide maritime forces with a new layer of protection against close-range aerial threats. Developed by Fulda-based Mehler Protection,...